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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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May 21, 2013
The search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Moore, Okla. after a massive tornado levelled the town and local schools.
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May 21, 2013
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado showed up vividly on satellite and radar.
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May 21, 2013
In the wake of Mondays devastating tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Okla., survivors are likely to feel incredible shock and numbness.
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May 21, 2013
Officials say a tornado hit a small hospital in suburban Oklahoma City, but all the 30 patients inside survived.
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May 21, 2013
Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. The president also spoke Monday with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Rep. Tom Cole, whose home is in the heavily damaged town of Moore.
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May 21, 2013
The answer lies in the level of the water table and the soil texture in Oklahoma and in states across the Plains.
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May 21, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 21, 2013
Any time children are involved in a catastrophe, emotional reactions among survivors and across the nation are particularly strong.
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May 21, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 21, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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May 21, 2013
A photographer who was among the first to arrive at an Oklahoma Elementary School after a tornado destroyed it, describes the heart-wrenching scene.
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May 21, 2013
Check out this comprehensive timeline of the events that transpired in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
A desperate search was underway by parents looking to find children after the massive tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Glenn Lewis was the mayor of Moore, Okla., when the strongest tornado on record whipped the city in 1999, and he says the most recent storm won't deter the community from rebuilding.
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May 21, 2013
Watch as a tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by a little dog digging out of rubble.
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May 21, 2013
There are several agencies asking for donations to help those hit hard by the Oklahoma tornadoes.
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May 21, 2013
More than a dozen children are dead in the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado.
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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 67 | 81 | 68 | 80 | 67 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 97% | 64% | 62% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 62% | 64% | 66% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 66 | 79 | 68 | 72 | 66 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 12 mph South | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 68% | 82% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 64 | 73 | 56 | 64 | 52 | 56 | 41 |
| Wind | 9 mph West | 14 mph NNW | 12 mph NNW | 11 mph NW |
| Humidity | 100% | 54% | 63% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 51% | 38% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 38 | 66 | 36 | 66 | 43 | 55 | 40 |
| Wind | 13 mph NW | 16 mph NNW | 11 mph NW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 68% | 32% | 42% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 54% | 99% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 37 | 71 | 36 | 68 | 41 | 59 | 45 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 8 mph NNW | 6 mph West | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 63% | 26% | 37% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 27% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 45 | 68 | 51 | 68 | 54 | 58 | 54 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 1 mph NNE | 3 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 67% | 53% | 60% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 74 | 58 | 72 | 55 | 59 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph East | 7 mph SE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 93% | 58% | 56% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 22% | 78% | 36% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 59 | 78 | 63 | 75 | 65 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 60% | 70% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 70% | 43% | 30% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 79 | 66 | 77 | 64 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 5 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 63% | 66% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 29% | 24% | 22% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 64 | 79 | 65 | 79 | 69 | 71 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 61% | 70% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 20% | 17% | 18% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 81 | 68 | 79 | 68 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 64% | 69% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KRIC) | 79 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KRIC) | 96 °F (1941) | 38 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 68 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 11 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| No Stations Reporting | |
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:52 AM EDT | 8:15 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:22 AM EDT | 8:45 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:45 AM EDT | 9:22 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:05 AM EDT | 10:03 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:38 PM EDT | 3:51 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 22m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 23m
Tomorrow will be 1m 25s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 88% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Roanoke
88 °F
Lynchburg
88 °F
Staunton
88 °F
Martinsville
87 °F
Winchester
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56 °F
Blacksburg
57 °F
Marion
57 °F
Dublin
59 °F
Jonesville
59 °F
Abingdon
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| West Point | 72 °F | Clear | 1:15 AM EDT |
| Tappahannock | 71 °F | Clear | 1:15 AM EDT |
| Williamsburg | 72 °F | Scattered Clouds | 1:15 AM EDT |
| Richmond | 72 °F | Partly Cloudy | 12:54 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KFYJ) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 200° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KFYJ 220515Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 22/22 A2997 RMK AO2 T02220215
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Rays vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, High 73° F/ 23° C |
| Twins vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Federated Auto Parts 400 | 7:44 PM EDT on September 07, 2013 | Average High 84° F/ 28° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 68 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET West Point VA , West Point, VA | 69 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 19 ft | 12:50 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| West Point, VA | 69.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 98% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 58 ft | 1:21 AM EDT | Normal | |
| NERRS CBNERR METEOROLOGICAL SITE AT TASK, Norge, VA | 71 °F | - | 68 °F | 91% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 12:30 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| ToanoWX (Wellington), Williamsburg, VA | 71.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 90% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 1:19 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Wexford Hills, Williamsburg, VA | 70.9 °F | - | 68 °F | 89% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Barlows Pond, Williamsbug, VA | 72.0 °F | 77 °F | 45 °F | 38% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 1:21 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Remlik, Urbanna, VA | 71.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 92% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA | 70.8 °F | - | 68 °F | 92% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 112 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Middle James City County, Williamsburg, VA | 70.5 °F | - | 68 °F | 93% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 115 ft | 1:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Kenwood Farms, New Kent, VA | 71.6 °F | - | 68 °F | 89% | SW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 164 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| mountcastle, Providence Forge, VA | 70.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 94% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 115 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Deer Run, Gloucester, VA | 71.6 °F | 70 °F | 67 °F | 85% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 11:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Hartfield, VA | 72.0 °F | 77 °F | 52 °F | 50% | WSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 1:00 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Gloucester Court House VA, Gloucester, VA | 70.4 °F | - | 69 °F | 96% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fords Colony, Williamsburg, VA | 72.4 °F | - | 70 °F | 91% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 89 ft | 10:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Quinton, VA | 71.6 °F | - | 72 °F | 100% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Heritage Point, Lancaster, VA | 69.6 °F | - | 68 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 109 ft | 1:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Williamsburg-York County, Williamsburg, VA | 69.6 °F | - | 69 °F | 98% | North at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| St.Georges Hundred, Williamsburg, VA | 69.8 °F | - | 67 °F | 90% | NE at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 1:18 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Chanco's Grant, Williamsburg, VA | 70.3 °F | - | 70 °F | 99% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 66 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Williamsburg, VA | 71.6 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 84% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| First Colony on The James, Williamsburg, VA | 72.2 °F | - | 69 °F | 90% | WSW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North, VA | 72.5 °F | 71 °F | 69 °F | 88% | SSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 1:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Birchwood Park, Williamsburg, VA | 70.8 °F | - | 68 °F | 91% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 89 ft | 1:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Hartfield, VA | 71.3 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 72 ft | 1:14 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Western Branch Preserve, Lancaster, VA | 72.2 °F | - | 69 °F | 89% | South at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 1:11 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Sanders Cove, White Stone, VA | 71.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 92% | South at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rose Garden Estates, Aylett, VA | 70.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 95% | SSE at 1.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 154 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Beach Area, Claremont, VA | 67.0 °F | - | 15 °F | 13% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 85 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wicomico, Hayes, VA | 71.6 °F | - | 69 °F | 92% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MARITIME , Williamsburg, VA | 71 °F | - | - | - | WSW at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:50 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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